About Us

Who we are

The American Indian Policy Institute actively

  • Collaborates with Indian Tribes and Communities on issues that affect them
  • Participates with Indian Tribes and Communities in identifying, prioritizing and managing projects undertaken with ASU
  • Empowers Indian Tribes and Communities through the provision of information, expertise and certifications 

What We do

The American Indian Policy Institute

  • Examines current conditions and dynamics in tribal governance
  • Helps to resolve structural impediments affecting provision of services
  • Focuses on relationships between tribal, federal, state and local governments
  • Provides detailed and accurate information to policy makers

The American Indian Policy Institute Services

Technical Assistance for:

  • Tribal governments in the development of policies and structure
  • State, local and federal policy makers concerning tribal governments

Education, Training and Certification:

  • Prepare American Indian undergraduate and graduate students for leadership positions
  • Provide training and certification programs for tribal, state and federal officials for effective provision of services in American Indian communities

Analysis:

  • Produce analysis of current developments in American Indian policy

Tribal Access to ASU Resources:

  • Create opportunities for tribal governments to make use of ASU resources in their own research